Grade 3 Psychologist - Concussion Clinic at Caulfield Hospital

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

 

• Permanent Position
• Part-time (0.2 EFT)
• Alfred Health Concussion clinic
• Senior Clinical Psychologist or  Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 3 (PL1 - PL4)
• Based at the Caulfield Hospital

 

What's in it for you

• Frequent professional development opportunities
• Regular professional supervision
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

 

The Department

The Psychology Department provides services across Alfred Health; Acute and Subacute and Mental Health Services. The Psychology Department is committed to providing assessment and treatment which is evidence-based and patient focussed. The Psychology Department is innovative and staff support and wellbeing is a high priority. 

 

The Alfred Health Concussion clinic based at Caulfield Hospital and provides an assessment and management service for people presenting with concussion. This Multidisciplinary Clinic consists of a Neurologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist and Psychologist. 

 

The Position Summary 

In this role, you will provide expert assessment and management of patients with concussion with a focus on mood, sleep and fatigue. You will also provide leadership in the development of a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk.

 

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology
• Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a Clinical Neuropsychologist or Clinical Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Approved Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a Clinical Neuropsychologist/Clinical Psychologist
• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical  Psychologists or Clinical Neuropsychologists (desirable)

 

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing 
• Discounted Health Insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability) 
• Close to shops and public transport 

 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Lynda Katona (Director of Psychology) ph: 0402071138

 

Applications close Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au